Olympic torch to come through Neepawa

Posted by Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Today, it was announced that the Olympic torch for the 2010 Olympic games will be traveling though Neepawa. Not only will Neepawa be on the torch's route, it will also be one of 200 Celebration communities (one of 7 in Manitoba). Turn to next week's Banner for the whole story...

McBride tender specs

Posted by Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Prairie Forest Fire

On Sunday Nov 10, Neepawa's Prairie Forest Products was engulfed by a major blaze. The fire destroyed two of the plant's main buildings. The newest, which had its grand opening last month was saved.

More updates to come...

Tires slashed

At 11:30 p.m. on Friday Oct 24, RCMP were dispatched to a report of
lone male who was interrupted as he was slashing the tires of several automobiles outside the Neepawa Legion Hall in Neepawa. The culprit described as a male youth 5' 8" with short hair wearing a gray bulky jacket with black sleeves and white writing on the back. He culprit was chased down the street by witnesses who were unable to apprehend him.

Police investigation revealed that 9 vehicles in the area had their tires slashed.

Stolen trucks

RCMP Neepawa would like your assistance in solving the following offence:

On the early morning hours of October 23, 2008 culprits stole a 2005 white Ford F350 diesel crew cab truck equipped with dual rear wheels from the Westward Ford Sales Ltd parking lot in Neepawa. The truck had no licence plate on it and has no tailgate.

Also stolen overnight on October 23rd was a Ritchie Brothers of Canada Auctioneer truck and trailer which was parked near the Neepawa Bay Hill Inn and Suites motel in Neepawa. The truck is described as a 2004 Ford F350 diesel, white, super duty crew cab also with dual wheels bearing Saskatchewan licence plate 611 EBS. There was a custom made auctioneers camper on the back with large speakers mounted on the roof.

The truck was also puling a 30 foot Jayco Eagle RV Trailer with RB Ritchie Auction Sales on the sides and rear of the camper. The Jayco trailer has since been recovered near Basswood, Man. However the Alberta plate T68 443 is missing from the trailer.

Anyone who observes these vehicles or has knowledge of this or any other crime is encouraged to call the RCMP Neepawa Detachment at 1-204-476-7340 or Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

More on Dollar Store robbery

As of 3pm Aug 20, area RCMP were still looking for the suspect who had fled on foot. He is described as 5'7" to 5'8", tanned, around 160 lbs with a slim build. He was wearing a black sweater or jacket, and a white hat with a "N" or "W" logo on the front.

Your Dollar Store with more robbed

Posted by Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Reports indicate that Neepawa business, Your Dollar Store with More was robbed at gun point around 9:30 Wednesday morning. Check back later for updates.